Presentation
Ventricular fibrillation arrest post CABG
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Female
From the case:
Intra-aortic balloon pump
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Intra-aortic balloon pump in the correct position and in diastolic cycle
Sternotomy wires
Right internal jugular central venous line, endotracheal tube, and nasogastric tube all in satisfactory position
Case Discussion
This patient had hemodynamic compromise secondary to VF arrest post CABG. Correct placement of IABP helps augment blood pressure by decreasing afterload and improving coronary perfusion during diastole.
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